“Puts some comfort in my heart that they apprehended the person who is capable of doing something like he did,” said the girl’s grandfather, Michael Peterson. “My heart was rejoiced because it brings a little comfort to the family.”

Family and friends gathered to bid a final farewell to Hailey who was known as a quiet honor student and cheerleader.

Funeral services were held at the New Zion Baptist Church in Elizabeth, where Hailey sang in the choir.

Her father remembered his daughter as a bright spot in the world.

“She was just joyful. That’s all. She was just a fun person to be around, when I’m down, she keep me up, in so many words man, she was me and I was her,” James Hailey said.

One of eight children, Zainee was James’ pride and joy.

“She was just joyful. A fun person to be around,” he told CBS 2’s Christine Sloan.

After the ceremony, balloons were released and Hailey showed CBS 2’s cameras Zainee’s new baby sister.

“This is the new baby. Born the day before his daughter’s life was taken away,” family friend Jeanine Holmes said.